Roadside historic markers are our windows to the past. They educate us, they make us curious to investigate, or they provide us with an excuse to take a break and stretch our legs while we read what happened here.

This historic church on Maui was built in 1855 with local labor and donations from the congregation that was organized in 1832. It is furnished simply inside. The cemetery here has graves dating back to the early days of the church.

To understand the history of Maui, one needs to appreciate the role that the sugar industry has played up to the present day. This museum has a wealth of detail, from documents to carefully created display rooms to outdoor exhibits.

The untimely death of King Kamehameha IV on St. Andrew’s Day, November 30, 1863, led his brother, King Kamehameha V to dedicate the cathedral to St. Andrew as a fitting memorial to a King. (from the website)

Founded in 1844, Oahu Cemetery is Hawaii's oldest public graveyard. It was established at the height of the whaling era to meet the burial needs of Honolulu's growing foreign population, particularly whalers and sailors who were "put out."